New England Patriots links 7/12/21 - Still chewing: Gilmore’s health & contract; Harry makes 2021 roster?

TEAM TALK

• Erik Scalavino inspects the Patriots roster position by position: Safeties and Tight ends.

LOCAL LINKS

• Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Sunday Patriots news: Making sense of the Harry, Gilmore situations.
• Ryan Hannable’s Sunday 7: N’Keal Harry could still have role with Patriots.
• Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) This list of ‘what ifs’ with N’Keal Harry is truly insane.
• Matt Dolloff begins his 2021 position review with a look at the quarterbacks: Can Cam Newton hold onto the starting job? Does Mac Jones start games earlier rather than later? Here’s a preview for the Pats’ QBs in 2021.
• Elliot Kennel (MusketFire) Patriots may only need two quarterbacks on the roster this season.
• Mark Morse (PatsFans) Patriots roster analysis, Part 4: TE, FB, Special teams.
• Mike Masala and Isaiah Houde (PatriotsWire) 2021 training camp preview: RB Damien Harris - TE Jonnu Smith.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Patriots’ 53-man roster projection: Yes, N’Keal Harry still makes the team.
• Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) Patriots biggest weakness that nobody is talking about: The Patriots’ pass rush could be a real issue in 2021.
• Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) Three lies Pats haters tell themselves about the roster. 3. “Spending money won’t equate to winning.”
• Andrew Callahan reports Stephon Gilmore talks contract: “I just want what I’m worth, however that plays out. Every player should be paid what they’re worth. That’s just how it is.”
• Logan Mullen mentions an interesting subplot of the ongoing Stephon Gilmore-Patriots standoff, that he’s actually not 100-percent healthy.
• Logan Mullen relays what Stephon Gilmore shared on his quad injury, which required surgery.
• Matt Dolloff speculates what exactly Stephon Gilmore believes he’s worth.
• Marcus Kwesi O’Mard tells us what ESPN Insider Jeremy Fowler believes the Pats might receive in a Stephon Gilmore trade.
• Andy Hart suggests the Patriots’ 2021 success could hinge on Stephon Gilmore’s contract situation.
• Trevor Hass notes Matt Cassel explained why Bill Belichick is ‘not blinking an eye’ at Stephon Gilmore’s contract situation. “It’s a waiting game now.”
• Evan Lazar counts down his ten most important Patriots in 2021: No. 8 Jonnu Smith.
• Ryan Hannable explores what Matt Patricia’s role with Patriots will be.
• Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) The new, much wider video board makes its debut at Gillette Stadium.
• John Healy reports Tom Brady was named Best Male Athlete at the 2021 ESPY Awards.
• Mike Luciano (MusketFire) Chart showing Tom Brady’s cities’ success throughout his life is wild.
• Ryan Hannable reports former Patriot Jake Bequette is now running for U.S. Senate.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Luke Kuechly (SI) Guest MMQB: Reflections on training camps throughout his NFL career.
• Peter King, et al (ProFootballTalk) Guest FMIA: Tribute to late writer Terez Paylor.
• Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) Scout’s Notebook: What NFL can learn from Tampa Bay Lightning’s back-to-back titles; five most underrated players.
• Jenny Vrentas (SI) Mailbag: Do NFC West teams want Trey Lance or Jimmy Garoppolo to start for 49ers in 2021? Plus, Russell Wilson–Seahawks feud update, potential relegation system, tired Daniel Jones narratives; More.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) With Peterson, Gore and McCoy unsigned, Cam Newton is NFL’s active leader in rushing TDs.
• Chris Cwik (Yahoo! Sports) Cam Newton says his shoulder wasn’t healthy for years after injury against Chargers.
• Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) NFL’s top 10 new faces in new places. No. 8. All of those new New England Patriots.
• Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) NFL’s most overrated teams ahead of 2021 season. Patriots included.
• Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) Ranking the top 10 teams of the Super Bowl era. No Pats. /Ha!
• Cody Benjamin (CBS Sports) Aaron Rodgers says he’ll decide on plans for 2021 NFL season in ‘a couple weeks’.
• Jack Baer (Yahoo! Sports) Washington Football Team president says team will reveal new name, logo in 2022.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Apple reportedly kicking tires on Sunday Ticket.

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Jay Cutler worries about CTE.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Formally charged with felony possession of an assault weapon, Frank Clark faces up to three years
• Staff (ESPN) Atlanta Falcons terminate LB Barkevious Mingo’s contract after indecency with child charge.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Barkevious Mingo’s lawyer calls accusation “completely baseless.”